Let's play

Today there are a million "big" projects I could be doing. My kitchen is in desperate need of a thorough cleaning, my file cabinet is overflowing with papers that could be shredded and organized, the kids toys have once again overtaken my foyer. But today my goal is simply to relax and play with my kids. We have no big plans (other than a birthday party my 5 year old was invited to this afternoon) Yes, I will do a few loads of laundry and try to tidy up the clutter and run the vacuum. But I did not make a huge "to do" list that keeps my focus away from my kids today. It is Saturday, and today I want them to have my unfocused attention. Right now they are watching "Bob the Builder" and after that....LET'S PLAY!

Snow Day

Today was a surprise snow day! Our first this year. It was only an inch, but I think the cold temperatures and the fact we haven't had a snow day yet factored into the board of education's decision. So here are some of my favorite things to do on a snow day:

Make snowman pancakes (pancakes shaped like snowmen, decorated with powedered sugar and whatever candy we have on hand)

drink hot chocolate

scrapbook (while the kids do their own creative art stuff)

NAPTIME!!

Reading and extra time for Bible reading/devotions

The kids, of course, love playing outside. Dressing them in their snowsuits and standing outside in cold weather while they play is probably my least favorite part of parenting, but my kids love playing. So today we spent 10 minutes in 12 degree weather playing in an inch of powdery snow.